North Carolina Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in North Carolina submitted 4 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 373 workers. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
373
Workers Affected
93
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — North Carolina (DOL/BLS)
3.9%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
3,316
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
0.41%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 200 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 9 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 200 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 9 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepac Manufacturing US | Whitsett | 200 | Layoff | |
| Fortrex | Clinton | 121 | Layoff | |
| Saks & | Raleigh | 43 | Layoff | |
| C² Technologies | 9 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Prepac Manufacturing US at its Whitsett facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Fortrex followed with 121 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 1 of March 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full March report for North Carolina.